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MIATA

MIATA is the acronym of Miata is always the answer.

Origin of MIATA

Back-formation from Miata as a backronym. From Old High German miata (“reward”). Referring to the fact that the answer to what car to choose is always the Mazda MX-5 Miata. From the drivability and popularity of the sports car. Phrase has been in use in car aficionado circles since the 1990s.

Questions about MIATA

What is MIATA the acronym of?
MIATA is the acronym of Miata is always the answer.

Words near MIATA in the dictionary

  1. miasmically
  2. miasmology
  3. miasmous
  4. miasms
  5. miassite
  6. MIATA
  7. miau
  8. miaul
  9. miauled
  10. miauling
  11. miaulings

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